Severus briefly chuckled. He guided Charlie down the village streets to a back alley and to the Hogs Head.
He allowed Charlie to enter the pub first. Severus signaled the man behind the bar, holding up his thumb and forefinger while leading the way to his preferred table.
"This one allows us to see most of the bar," Severus explained while taking a seat with his back to a wall. Two tankards of porter were placed on the table before the men.
"What is on the menu today?" At the answer of stew or stew, Severus idly replied; "I think we will have the stew." He watched the bartender stomp off to the kitchen area.